The solution requires a more defined question.

Are you planning on coming to Thailand to stay and work online?

Or just coming here to live and do nothing.

@Reinhard *******

multiple entry tourist visa is alive and well.

But it can only be applied for in your country of residence as far as I know.

@Kal ********

Thailand is not for everyone.

The Elite can come when he has figured out if it is for him

@Kal ********

for 1 year of testing the waters?

Hardly worth it for that initial period.

@Peter ********

Your facts are lacking a whole lot of substance when you are unable to mention even one visa a agent could legally sort out outside of the ones already mentioned.

@Peter ********

Which options can they give to this gentleman outside of whatever mentioned in the comments?

Legally.

@Ben *******

Sadly, no.

I didn't go this route, but really wish I had.

But look for a school in your desired area and reach out to them. They will be able to give you more detailed information.

Just make sure their courses are eligible for the ED visa.

@Peter ********

All the information is in the post.

Now, I don't know the exact numbers on his financial situation, but I trust his confidence when he says he's got enough to get by while here.

His only options are being repeated in this post.

ED and DTV, with some sprinkle of MTV mentions. And then it is up to him to do research on which one fits the bill for him. I see Elite mentioned too, but that is a total waste for someone just wanting to test the waters.

Doing further research based on the comments on this post is not magic.

And a agent can't really give him any other legal options.

Anonymous participant DTV visa does not make you eligible for a bank account.

It is considered a tourist visa.

@Kal ********

Elite is throwing money straight out the window, imo.